FIRE SCHEDULE Charlie

NON-FLAMMABLE GASES

General comments

Gases in closed tanks exposed to heat may explode suddenly in or after a fire situation by a Boiling Liquid - Expanding Vapour Explosion (BLEVE). Heated or ruptured cylinders may rocket.
Gases listed under this schedule are non-flammable. However, some gases will support combustion though not flammable itself.
Fire may produce leakages. Most gases allocated to this schedule are hazardous to health. Some are corrosive. Create water spray.
Identify the source of the fire and take appropriate action.

Cargo on fire
on deck

Packages

Use copious quantities of water from as many hoses as possible.

Cargo Transport
Units

Cargo on fire under deck

Use fixed fire-extinguishing system.

Cargo exposed to fire

If practicable, remove or jettison packages which are likely to be involved in the fire. Otherwise, cool for several hours using water.
Heated or ruptured cylinders may rocket.